OGLESBY
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Starved Rock Stables
Rural Route 1 and Illinois Route 71
Guided trail rides, hayrides, bonfires and much more. All with courteous staff. April through November weather permitting.
815-667-3026

Vermilion River Rafting
781 North 2249th Road
Experience white water rafting in North Central Illinois. May 1 to mid-July. Average trip time 3-4 hours..
815-667-5242



ORANGEVILLE
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Brush Creek Golf Course
2001 West St. James Road
This is a nine-hole, 36 par, 3,218 yard course set on challenging terrain with three sets of tees.
815-789-4042


Mighty Richland Players Dinner Theater
IOOF Lodge Hall, 203 West High Street
In the Mighty Richland Players Dinner Theater, those fair and strong will treat attendees to a great meal and a humorous story with a smile and a wink. Performances are at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, an Italianate Victorian building. Open by performance. Directions to theater: from Freeport, IL, north 11 miles on IL Route 26 to Orangeville. Right on High Street at BP Station, three blocks, right-hand side of street. From north: south on Hwy 26 to Orangeville. Left on High Street at BP Station, three blocks, on right-hand side of street.
815-819-1310
www.mightyrichlandplayers.com

Uniquely Yours Quilt Shop
12530 Illinois Route 26 North
Offers over 6,000 bolts of the finest quality 100% cotton quilting fabric, quilt books, patterns, supplies and classes.
815-789-4344

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OREGON
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Black Hawk Statue
Lowden State Park, 1411 North River Road
Designed by artist Lorado Taft and dedicated as a study in the character of the American Indian. The lighted figure itself stands 48 foot tall above the beautiful Rock River. Daily: sunrise to sunset.
815-732-6828

Castle Rock State Park
1365 West Castle Rock Road on Route 2
Spectacular rock formations with deep ravines and sandstone buttes make this state park ideal for a day visit.
815-732-7329

Chana School Museum
City Park East in Oregon
Two room schoolhouse was recently renovated to its original condition and placed on the National Registry or Historic Sites.
815-732-4714

Conover Square Mall
Conover Square, 201 North Third Street
Browse in the old piano factory. Rows of shops/services all under one roof, with a view of the Rock River.
815-732-3950

Eagle’s Nest Native American Gift Center
101 South First Street
Salute the past and discover and own some of the finest examples of Native American art and craftsmanship. Rustic Aspen furniture, jewelry, gifts, pottery, clothes and more.
815-732-2523

Historic Pine Hill Bed & Breakfast
400 Mix Street
An Italianate Country Estate, built in 1874, and on the National Historic Register.
815-732-2067

Houston's Hen House & The Crow's Nest
Conover Square Mall, 201 North 3rd Street, Oregon
Located in an old 1800's piano factory turned retail. Houston's Hen House is Ogle County's largest antiques, collectibles and upscale resale shop with over 18,000 square feet for your shopping pleasure . Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 4:30pm, and Sunday noon to 4pm. Accommodations made for bus tours and special events.
815-732-3250
www.houstonshenhouse.com

Lowden State Park
1411 North River Road
Sculptor Lorado Taft’s 48-foot-tall monolithic tribute to Native Americans presides over this park featuring boating, canoeing and camping.
815-732-6828

Ogle County Courthouse
Historic Downtown Oregon
Placed on the National Register of Historic Buildings, the Ogle County Courthouse has a long history of significance in Oregon.
815-732-2100

Ogle County Historical Museum
111 North Sixth Street
Step back into time…memorabilia from Lorado Taft’s Eagles Nest to our “Patriotic” room depicting Ogle County’s history. May - October: Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; November - April: Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon.
815-732-6876

Oregon Public Library Gallery
300 Jefferson Street
The Eagles Nest Colony Art Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Oregon Public Library. It contains a historic treasure of paintings and sculpture from the last 1800s to the early 1900s.
815-732-2724

Pride of Oregon
1469 Illinois Route 2 North
Authentic paddlewheel boat, 102 feet of elegance and charm. Music, cocktails, dancing and fine dining. April through Oct.31: daily. Reservations required.
815-732-6761

Rock River Outfitters
114 North River Road
Rock River Outfitters rents canoes and kayaks with launching from our site and pickups after a 2 or 4 hour trip down the beautiful Rock River. Can rent for a 1/2 or whole day also. Live bait available. Open Friday to Sunday, 6am to 7pm.
815-732-9999

Silver Ridge Golf Club
3069 North Hill Road
Established in 1988.
815-734-4440

Stronghold Conference Center and Castle
1922 Illinois Route 2, North of Oregon
Year round camping/conference center on 360 acres of woodlands, meadows and Rock River view. Castle provides centerpiece. Castle tours, retreats, banquets /receptions. Reservations required. Grounds open daily.
815-732-6111
www.strongholdcenter.org

Stuka Military Museum
3178 South Daysville Road
Civil War to Desert Storm, military uniforms, helmets, swords, medals, patches and souvenirs. Open year round, by chance or appointment.
815-732-2091

The Soap Shoppe
91C South Daysville Road
Stop and smell the soap!  We also have a viewing window where you can watch your soap being made. The walls of shelves are stocked with all your old favorites and many new exciting scents and varieties.
866-411-6614
www.handcraftedcountrysoaps.com

White Pines Ranch
3581 West Pines Road
Real working ranch with crops, animals and horses. Summer dude ranch for kids, outdoor education center and weekend retreat for groups, makes this a year round facility. Daily: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., call for reservations.
815-732-7923
www.whitepinesranch.com

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OSWEGO
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Emerson Creek Pottery
5000 B Grove Road
Off the beaten path, Emerson Creek Pottery is located in a 100-year-old farm house that backs up to 50 acres of prairie grasses and wildflowers. Here you will find unique gifts and housewares. The hand painted pottery is all American made in Virginia, lead free and dishwasher safe. you'll also find a Tea Room featuring sandwiches, salads, fresh breads and scrumptious desserts. The pottery shop and Tea Room are open mid-May through December.
630-554-7100
www.ecreekpotteryandtearoom.com

Fox Valley Winery
5600 Illinois Route 34
Fox Valley Winery handcrafts each bottle of their wine using grapes grown in Illinois. Browse through the selection of wines; spend some time in front of the fireplaces, or on the patio sampling the products. There are year-round events ranging from wine education to food pairings and romantic holiday dinners.
630-554-0404
www.foxvalleywinery.com

Fox Bend Golf Course
3516 Illinois Route 34
The gently rolling fairways, mature trees, large, smooth fast greens and water challenging club section on 11 or 18 holes make Fox Bend one of the top twenty public courses in the Chicagoland area.
630-554-3939
www.foxbendgolfcourse.com

The Little White School Museum
72 Polk Street
An Oswego landmark built in 1850 used over the years as a church, school house, and now a community museum. The museum houses area community archives and collections of artifacts and is the site for the Oswego Heritage Association fall and spring lecture series.
630-554-2999
www.littlewhiteschoolmuseum.org

The Oswego Playhouse
72 Polk Street
The Oswego Playhouse is an all volunteer community theater which makes its home in the Little White School Museum. The playhouse features a full season of comedies and dramas for all tastes including a holiday show for all ages.
630-554-3618

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OTTAWA
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Allen Park
Illinois Route 71
Scenic park, located on South side of the Illinois River where Illinois/Fox Rivers meet. Fishing, picnic shelters, tennis courts, playground equipment, boat launch and restrooms. Daily: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
815-434-2737

Buffalo Rock State Park
1300 North 27th Road
One of the most prominent displays of outdoor sculpture anywhere exists here in a collection called the "Effig Tumuli", executed by artist Michael Heizer. The park has ball diamonds, picnic areas, biking, bird watching, and hiking. Be sure to find the buffalo while at the park!
815-433-2220

Black Sock Training Stable
1998 West 31st Road
A variety of equestrian services for beginning to advanced riders. Personalized, professional instruction and scheduled rides.
815-434-4717

Caitlin Country Park
2560 East 1251 Road
333-acre park acquired in 1970 by the LaSalle County Conservation District. The park's well-organized trail system hosts 14 distinct trails plus numerous connector trails. These trails course throughout the park's habitat, including its various streams and ponds. The park's horse trails are also recognized as some of the best trails in the central area.
815-434-0518

Court Street Cabaret
616 Court Street
Intimate and elegant historic theatre features an exposed brick interior, plank floors, and all furnished in a modern, comfortable and trendy style.  Relax in the Cabaret Lounge before show.
815-433-6618

Fox River Park
Champlain and Superior Streets
This beautiful park borders the Fox River in Ottawa. It offers access to the Illinois and Michigan Canal, the Ottawa Riverwalk and the Ottawa Disc Golf Course. Also available are public boat launches as well as well manicured picnic areas.
888-OTTAWA-4

LaSalle County Genealogy Guild
115 West Glover Street
The guild has a membership of 1,000 world-wide. People come from all over the globe to study their LaSalle County genealogy in the Guild's library.
815-433-5261

Old Town, Shopping, Dining and Entertainment District
Downtown Ottawa
Old Town is the heart of Ottawa. Currently it is home to numerous antique shops, boutiques, dining establishments, and a movie theater. If your interested in sewing, scrap-booking, reading, quilting or wine tasting, you'll find that in Old Town too! Be sure to pick up an Old Town directory, or download it online for your shopping convenience.
888-OTTAWA-4
www.experienceottawa.com

Ottawa's Heritage Tour
100 West Lafayette Street
A great rainy day activity, our Heritage Tour book is a driving tour of Ottawa's historic districts, national monuments and architecturally significant buildings, as well as murals and public art throughout. Pick up your free booklet at the Visitors Center, located at the Caretakers Cottage on the Reddick Mansion grounds, where the tour begins and enjoy stories from our past!
888-OTTAWA-4
www.experienceottawa.com

Ottawa Mural Tour
100 West Lafayette Street
View seven vivid outdoor murals located throughout downtown Ottawa that focuse on figures or events that have been important to our history, including local industry, prominent citizens, or the creation of a major internal improvement project. Cell phone tour number is 866-MURALS-1.
888-OTTAWA-4
www.experienceottawa.com

Ottawa Scouting Museum
1100 Canal Street
The Ottawa Scouting Museum houses numerous scouting collections and memorabilia from local donors. It was founded to promote and preserve the colorful and proud traditions of Boy Scouting, Girl Scouting and Camp Fire. Thursday - Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
815-431-9353
www.ottawascoutingmuseum.com

Ottawa Visitors Center
100 West Lafayette Street
Located in a historic Caretaker Cottage within walking distance from Ottawa Old Town Shopping, Dining and Entertainment District, our friendly staff can assist you with directions, recommendations and information. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
888-OTTAWA-4
www.experienceottawa.com

Reddick Mansion
100 West Lafayette Street
Built before the Civil War, this ornate 22-room, 50 foot tall Italianate mansion was constructed by leading philantropist and state senator William Reddick. Self guided tours available, call to schedule a guided tour.
815-433-6170

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Illinois Waterway Visitors Center
950 North 27th Road
Viewing areas to see operating lock and dam. Best view of Starved Rock, Illinois Watchable Wildlife site, book store, displays on area history. Winter: daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Summer: daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
815-667-4045

Washington Square Park
Downtown Ottawa
This beautifully landscaped park commemorates the location of the first famous Abraham Lincoln - Stephen Douglas debate on August 21, 1858 with heroic sized bronze statues complete with a reflecting pool outlined in limestone and fountain.
815-434-2737

William D. Boyce Memorial
Ottawa Avenue, Cemetery
Ottawa was home of W.D. Boyce, founder of the Boy Scouts of America. This memorial is rapidly becoming a sacred pilgrimage for Boy Scouts, past and present. Daily: sunset to sunrise.
815-434-2737

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